The 2016 Dream Home: Dorm

25 Products That Will Turn Your Dorm Room Into A Dream Home

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Living without parents for the first time might seem intimidating, but trust us that once you get over the jitters of not having them around, you’re going to want to pack your dorm with the coolest furniture and gadgets out there. We’ve put together a list of everything a new student needs to pack their dorm with — things to help you study, sleep, flex, cook and wind down better.

Kitchen: Record Coasters

UncommonGoods

When you bring home that soda you bought before chemistry (or you’re pre-gaming before heading to homecoming), set down your chilled bev on one of these stellar record coasters. They’re not just decorative either — they’re actually made of real records!Find out more at UncommonGoods.com

Bedroom: Philips VitaLight

Philips

The one thing students need most in the morning is a natural wake-up. Being forced out of bed leads to rushing to get out the door and into the classroom, which in turn leads to grumpiness and a total lack of energy. Inspired by the actual sun rising, the Philips VitaLight gradually wakes you up through natural light and sound, leading to a natural wake-up that properly readies you for the day ahead.$78.95 at Amazon.com

Home Gym: Monkii Bars

The Wild Gym Company

Look, we know you can’t stuff an entire gym into a tiny dorm, but that doesn’t mean you should be slacking off. Monkii Bars don’t look like much, or that they’ll get you anywhere close to in shape, but these tiny bars can give you a mighty good workout, indoors or outdoors. They hook up to almost any surface, getting you the burn you need to stay fit — far from any complaining roommates.Find out more at MonkiiBars.com

Man Cave: Philips Energy Light

Philips

Even when down in the man cave, we want the summer feeling to never end. So while the season may have passed, you can keep the feel of summer around you thanks to the Philips Energy Light. Clinically proven to increase your energy level, this neat light can give you the boost you need when chilling out after a long day of classes.$109.99 at Amazon.com

Home Office: Glance Clock

Glance Tech

When you’re hard at work studying or writing the longest paper on Dante’s Inferno ever known to man, you might miss some important notifications on your phone — maybe your buddy needs an alibi for missing his Humanities exam. Well, with the Glance Clock, those key notifications will always be displayed, so you’ll never miss any meetings, texts, or Uber arrivals ever again.Find out more at IndieGogo.com

Kitchen: 13-Piece Beer Set

UncommonGoods

You could buy silverware and all of that jazz for your tiny mini-fridge situation, or you could invest in what you’ll actually use: beer stouts. This 13-piece set includes tall, wide and short glasses, and hey, it’s educational if you’re learning what goes in what while you drink, right?Find out more at UncommonGoods.com

Bedroom: Rumpl Super Fleece Blanket

Rumpl

If you do your schooling somewhere up north, those November nights can get a little chilly. Thankfully, Rumpl has introduced us to the concept of “super fleece” with this super cozy blanket. Plush, comfortable and warm, the Super Fleece blanket is also resistant to water and stains, so you can hide under it during pledge week.Find out more at GoRumpl.com

Home Gym: Phone Storage Workout Bottle

UncommonGoods

When you’re running to the gym and you don’t want to carry your wallet, your phone, your keys and your earplugs, you can just carry this awesome water bottle… that holds all of it. Plus, it’s a pretty nice conversation starter for when you want to talk to the ladies coming out of yoga class.Find out more at UncommonGoods.com

Man Cave: Plume WiFi

Plume Design, Inc.

WiFi is a lot more complicated than just connecting to the network. In order to make it really simple, signals drop in and out when moving away from the router — so how do you ensure that you’re always connected when hanging out? Plume has come up with a way to power your WiFi through the cloud, keeping you and your buddies connected throughout the whole dorm.Find out more at PlumeWiFi.com

Home Office: A5+ Powered Speakers

Audioengine

Sometimes you need to drown out the noise from all the other rowdy students around you so you can get to studying, reading, writing or just relaxing. The best way to do that is with a specially made playlist and blasting said tunes through some high-end speakers. These offerings from Audioengine are exactly what you need. The setup is simple, the bass is booming and the audio is affordable — what more can you ask for?Find out more at AudioEngineUSA.com

Kitchen: Stone Drink Dispenser

UncommonGoods

While it’s true that you can technically put anything into this cool stone drink dispenser — water, soda, milk — we bet your roommate will be in favor of filling it with something alcoholic. That way, when you actually make it through all of your classes without nodding off, you can take a celebratory shot.Find out more at UncommonGoods.com

Bedroom: Tooletries Travel Case

UncommonGoods

It’s way annoying to carry your shampoo and stuff back and forth from your room to the bathroom. But hey, if you’ve gotta do it bro, at least make your carry case awesome. This case looks like you’re carrying tools, but — spoiler! — you’re not.Find out more at UncommonGoods.com

Home Gym: Withings Body Scale

Withings

Health and fitness isn’t all about pumping yourself up and looking ripped on the outside — it’s also about how your insides are ticking. The latest smart scale from Withings measures all sorts of important things like your body fat and cardiovascular health, and it’s thin enough to fit anywhere in your room without being an obstruction.Find out more at Withings.com

Man Cave: Xbox One S

Microsoft

With more power and memory than the original Xbox One, the slim version is exactly what you need to stay entertained during your college downtime. The popular gaming console from Microsoft not only has a built-in power supply, but it’s also the cheapest — and most entertaining — 4K Blu-ray player on the market today.$398.90 at Amazon.com

Office Home: HP Pavilion Wave

HP

Desktop PCs just don’t look the same anymore and with its new Wave, HP has taken the leap into the world of “small, powerful and unconventional.” This quieter, triangular desktop can fit almost anywhere and provides plenty of power with its 6th generation Intel Core processor, 360 degrees of surround sound and Cortana functionality, making it perfect for any assignments you have coming your way.Find out more at HP.com

Kitchen: Koolatron Fridge

Koolatron

You can’t fuel yourself for a long day of classes and partying on just coffee and beer, can you? This sweet-looking fridge holds up to ten 12-ounce cans of your favorite soda (sure, you can stock it with beer if you want) and dispenses the cans like a vending machine, which is pretty cool if you ask us.$128.97 at Amazon.com

Bedroom: Casper Mattress

Casper, Sleep Inc.

Oh those horrifying dorm room mattresses, we don’t miss them one bit. You need a restful night’s sleep and the best way to do that is to make sure you’re as comfortable as humanly possible. Casper mattresses are all about comfort, and the best part is, you can try it before you buy it, making this a win-win situation.Find out more at Casper.com

Man Cave: Fridge Monkey

Cooks Innovations

What’s worse than a ring of condensation on your cool-looking tabletop? How about your beer rolling off the counter and spilling on the carpet or, worse yet, smashing on a hardwood floor? Thankfully, Fridge Monkey came up with a cool way to prevent that by stacking bottles or cans on a simple looking mat, making it perfect for when you’re kicking it with the bros.$11.70 at Amazon.com

Home Office: SMART kapp Whiteboard

SMART Technologies

No matter how far technology moves forward, we will forever be making plans and taking notes — it’s just how we do it that’s changing. But while we don’t use giant whiteboards anymore, SMART kapp wants to bring them back. Their fully interactive whiteboards let you write and wipe without streaks and if you’re working in a group and can’t all fit in your dorm, you can connect through the app and see what everyone is writing on their boards.Find out more at Smartkapp.com

Kitchen: Keurig Brewing System

Keurig

College means swearing off sleep, pulling all-nighters and really maximizing the hours in your day. So when you need a little pick-me-up, you inevitably turn to coffee. The Keurig K250 features an LCD touchscreen and water level indicator, and lets you control the strength of what you’re brewing, making it your secret weapon when it comes to cramming.$101.08 at Amazon.com

Bedroom: Coway AP-1512HH Air Purifier

Coway

What sucks more than unpurified air? Yeah, we can’t think of anything either. Make the air around you clean while you study, sleep and live with the latest air purifier from Coway. Small and powerful, this little guy will make sure that breathing is much more enjoyable (and healthier).Find out more at Coway.com

Home Gym: Powerblock Dumbbells

Powerblock

We’ve already established that you won’t be able to fit weights of all sizes in your dorm, so if you can’t get to the gym, you can at least pack it up under your bed so you can work out on demand. Coming in all sorts of different weights, these cool-looking dumbbells are just what you need to stay ripped for class.Find out more at PowerBlock.com

Man Cave: Roku Ultra

Roku

You may only live in this (super small) space for a short period of time, but that’s not a reason to skip being entertained. The new Roku Ultra has become a popular streaming device in recent years and this edition includes 4K picture quality and a can stream every major service you can think of, making it the perfect source for background noise when writing papers.$129.00 at Amazon.com

Home Office: Walnut Laptop Stand

Grovemade

Just because the rest of your room is a mess don’t mean your desk should follow suit. Grovemade has some classy looking laptop stands that will add some sophistication to your workspace. Made to support 200 pounds, and with leather lining to prevent scratches, this walnut stand is both aesthetically-pleasing and fully functional.Find out more at Grovemade.com